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Iamvictor:
I must give a follow.

u'll be welcome

Iamvictor:
. Are you guys sure this girl is a girl...

*laughs* she is d best female soccer oh pardon sports die-hard fan, pundit n analysist have come across so far in any sport's forum. To know more about her kindly visit d u-23thread by Joseph1013, u-17thread n other threads concerning national sports topics-there u go find ur answer

Iamvictor:
. Are you guys sure this girl is a girl...

*laughs* she is d best female soccer oh pardon sports die-hard fan, pundit n analysist have come across so far in any sport's forum. To know more about her kindly visit d u-23thread by Joseph1013, u-17thread n other threads concerning national sports topics

joseph1013:
[b]If the reports I am getting from camp is anything to go by, then Enyeama was clearly in the wrong.

Trouble started when they had a meeting after the Tuesday training session, which Enyeama did not participate in because he was busy talking with a member of the crew eventhough he knew that only Carl Ikeme is the goalkeeper available. So Oliseh called a meeting and said he'd like Ahmed Musa to captain the team for the Congo clash. That was where trouble erupted. Enyeama would have none of that. He stood up in front of everyone and was said to have rudely interrupted the coach's speech at this point, the Lille keeper insisting that he was the captain, not Musa. Enyeama was even fighting for Mikel, most senior player in the team to be captain for friendlies not Musa

This interruption apparently riled Oliseh, who ordered Enyeama to let him (Oliseh) address his players in peace. But Enyeama continued talking, raising his voice at the coach.

When Oliseh could not take it anymore, he ordered that Enyeama leave the venue of the meeting as he felt the keeper was undermining his (Oliseh's) authority.

When Enyeama refused to leave, Oliseh asked for the goalkeeper to be forcibly removed from the Verviers Hotel camp by security men.

Why should Enyeama not accept the verdict of the coach? Hell was not let loose when Neymar replaced Silva as captain of Brazil. There was no arguments with the coach when Mascherano was replaced by Messi as Captain. What right has Enyeama got to oppose his coach? Anywhere in the world once a new coach takes over he decides who will be his captain, that's standard, if he does not choose you, then you have to sempe. Super Eagles is not your father's property.

Ahmed Musa will captain the Eagles just for the game VS Congo DR ironically Enyeama won't play that game so why was he causing trouble.

Enyeama was quoted to have made alot of caustic statements.


Enyeama said this words "Who is Oliseh?" So Oliseh sent him out of camp to show him who the boss is.

Enyeama told Oliseh what have you done that I have not done for the Super Eagles, what did you win that have not won,who are you? #Crazy

Enyeama told Oliseh how long were you in the national team? This is my 13th year you can't come in here and start misbehaving #Crazy

Anyone supporting Enyeama on this issue is supporting indiscipline. NFF on their part overruled Sunday Oliseh,what message are they passing by undermining the manager's authority?

And no, Enyeama did not apologize to Oliseh. He even went on instagram to say that Oliseh insulted his mother, something that never happened. Dude is very childish.

NOTE: I have my sources in the Eagles and it all points to the fact that Enyeama was clearly in the wrong.

GOODNEWS: Wilfred Ndidi & Kingsley Madu join Alampasu as players called up to @NGSuperEagles ahead of games VS Congo Dr & Cameroun as replacements[/b]

The Enyeama I know won't utter those statement- he is not that rude. Pls verify ur source sir.

any news from the camp. Learn't that de played a friendly match with the argentine team. But no one is talking about t-probably due to what happen in d eagles camp last night

Oh my God! Election? When did d super eagles captaincy become a political post where a captain is been elected?.. Oliseh has just disappointed me. Does he know what his doin? D kinda rift this one can cause no be small o. By d way this is africa not south america where a young new player can come in n take d leadership role(e.g Neymar) u know how much we value respect here in africa. Musa should drop d captain band since d elders don show up.
NFF come do something o...

Danycrusoe:
I Read About It On Goal And If It Is True Then It Marks The Likely Beginning Of The End For Enyeama In The Team And Potential source of new Crises in NT

back to siasia's era u remember? Abeg we can't afford to miss another AFCON.

krattoss:
but enyeama is fond of unnecessary forming.
He should just retire

nigerians shaaa! Calling for his head-is this how we should be repaying our heros? Well to me Enyeama is Nigeria's finest long serving goalkeeper-i think he deserves some respect. I just hope sir. Icon4s won't come out wit list of Nigeria best goalkeepers in history.
*Bigger smiles*

krattoss:
Vincent enyeama kicked out of camp due to his late arrival..
Also learnt Victor moses might not be invited in subsequent matches..

I am loving this... No body is above the law.

i'm not in support of this.
This is a bad omen for d team.
This reminded me of Sia1's saga during his reign as d coach of d S.E. U know the rest of d story...

In another news coach Oliseh is undergoing tough time with his team.

lexyman:
If you are talking about older players that we should go with to the Olympic , you have to consider a game winner , game changer and some that can influence the game , it's not about how good they re but someone who can use that positive attitude towards winning the game ,


Enyeama is one , I think I will pick Onazi to support Vincent , then who do we have to fill the 3rd space .


My reason for picking Onazi :on his good day he's a good dm and he has the ability to take the fight to the opponent when there is need for it also his long range short can be useful .

i pray we qualify. Sincerely speaking we have bundles of talent that can win us d olympic Gold medal. No they 're are just too much only if d best'll be invited.
I think v. Moses can also make d cut. Musa 'll be 23 den.

shizzy7:
Thanks, you have a caucus here but I don't know much about sports. Something just caught my attention......
Lol,that one and only madam is your boss,,she will take you all to the cleaners when arguing....

So what am I supposed to bring a dinosaurs' head, Lion's heart or a whale's teeth for the induction?? I more than capable..

well, Sir. Nerd has don d needful.
It seems u know Miss Safari somewhere outside here(this thread)-that's lovely. But we here have learn't to condone each other despite our differences-which has always been bringing people like me back here. I call t E-HOME. Once again welcome

blueto:
I will appreciate if you learn to be succinct in your dictional elocutionary dispensation.

You don't have to be garrulous in depicting your perceptions regarding a prevailling premise. Save us some time reading and contemplating on your articles.

u again!!!-I THINK the house should nominate u to PMB as a sport minister-probably ur grammer 'll bring sanity to our FOOTBALL N other sports administration in this nation of ours!

shizzy7:
How many people do you intend to kill here with that English??
Should I call an Ambulance?...

*laughs* seeing u here for d 1st time-u're welcome ma'am. Hope u stay,enjoy n contributes ur quota to this sport thread-*hands u over to d oldies(SIR. Joe, Icon, Nerd, Link, Danny, Joseph n to one n only Madam here-Miss Safari*) for ur induction...

TheSuperNerd:
The team's preliminary squad list of 25 players is out and the likes of Inspirational team captain, Kelechi Nwakali (younger brother to Man City's Chidiebere Nwakali on loan at Girona) and team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen (top scorer at the caf u-17 cup of nations with 4 goals) made the list.

This is the full list:

(Gks): Goalkeepers/Goalies
-Udoh David Akpan
-Chiaha Chisom
-Yunusa Abdullahi
-Benjamin Amos

(DFs): Defenders
-John Lazarus
-Halilu Lukman
-Tochukwu Okoli
-Ibe Tochukwu
-Ejike Ikwu
-Samuel Opeh
-Michael Edidiong
-Ndochukwu Anumudu

(MFs): Midfielders
-Kelechi Nwakali
-Kingsley Michael
-Taiwo Alimi
-Joel Osikel
-Agor Chukwudi
-Chinedu Madueke

(FWs): Forwards
-Victor Osimhen
-Samuel Chukwueze
-Funsho Bamgboye
-Ebere Christian Osinachi
-Okonkwo Orji
-Gavi Thompson



Missing in Action: Key players who 'might' have failed the MRI tests.
-Usman Abass(DF): rated the finest left back across all teams at the 2015 Caf u-17 cup of nations in Niger Republic.
-Suleiman Abdullahi(MF): was a revelation at the caf tournament especially in the first round.
-Kehinde Ayinde(FW): fine talent who could not make it to Niger 2015 due to Injury or maybe Mri screening.

i hope these set of boys can repeat d feat of d 2013 lads. All d best

TheSuperNerd:
Ok Sir...... Good to have u back finally. *looks like u left my handshake hanging back there but it's alright* *smiles*

Alright people, here we go again....... *smiles*

Nacho lacks pace? Are u serious Sir?

Lacks power strikes? Are u kidding me?

Lacks ball-holding abilities and dribbling? Ok now........ I've had it!!!! *smiles*

I was the first to apologise for ur ban so it's only logical that I be the first to "boldly" say, "Sir, You're off the radar this time...... AND THIS ISN'T ABOUT OPINION BUT ABOUT TRUTH....."

You're right about his stamina. Maybe about his ground-stability( I.e. Centre of gravity), u're rite too.

But u're so not on point with the rest. Positional ability alone didn't get him that goal against Crystal palace...... Pace and quickness of feet played a role too.

It may be his first season in English football but he certainly possess some qualities that he's still growing into.

NOTE: You're welcome back. You have everyone's sympathy. You have my respects. And I understand everyone will wanna back off from u for a while thereby allowing u escape with these kind of comments........ But not me Sir. NO WAY.... *SMILES*

MAYBE YOU'RE THINKING IT'S ME RITE.............. Hahahahaahahhaha........

Ok, It's true we all have our views but pls let's not cunningly hide under that "umbrella" of "differing views are to be respected" and think we can make certain comments which can actually be countered with facts, proofs and statistics.

I'm not letting this one go..... No way!

Nacho deserves ur respect Sir. No pace? No Power strikes? (What was that which tim krul palmed away huh? A paper shot?). No dribbling abilty? Na wa o!

Here we go again.......

u read my mind on this issue. Was about saying d same thing... N to those saying arsenal n liverpool 'll be a home for him if he/club decides going/sending him out on loan-i doubt t-cos city 'll never make such a mistake by adding to dia enemies armoury. Totteham 'll do him good. -Just my take-

Look at his first touch-what a confident! He had a wonderful day though.
But, 'walahi' as an hausa man will say-KUN AGUERO IS one of the finest strikers in d world

Happy birthday to Iheanacho!
Don't tell me u're also october born@sir. The Supernerd

blueto:
Regular football is precious!

it's been a long time. You're welcome back sir. And do u all think man city will descend so low n loan him out to other title rivals(EPL'S TOP 5- u know them all)? I doubt t- city knows his potential.

joseph1013:
Oga sir, welcome back from your self-styled exile.

I have personally missed you.

welcome back sir. Icon4s

TheSuperNerd:
Hey guys Happy Independence. But I'm here to drop a news that just came in on twitter.
Dele Alli has been officially called up by Roy Hodgson to the Three lions squad ahead of their Euro qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania......

It's breaking news that's why no media house has picked it up just yet. Well, I personally wanted an Alli added to our pool of talents for the u-23(olympics proper) and Super Eagles but it looks no longer possible unless Alli turns down the invitation (which is highly unlikely).

The funny thing is Several english fans are crying foul over the overlook of Alli's tottenham teammate, Eric Dier but recognising (several doing so reluctantly) that Alli merits his place in the three lions squad.

So uhm...... The English are obviously out to "harvest" all our talents huh? Well, wishing Alli all the best. I think he may have a future with England because of his class and precocious talent. Not like some "good but not spectacular" talents of part Nigerian origin waiting for English call-ups.

As for Nigeria, well I'm glad we still have a couple of top talents rising in that position in midfield. Hope Oliseh spots them sooner.
Alli operates as a dmf or a Central midfielder so examples of such talents coming through for Nigeria include Ifeanyi Matthew(cmf), Akinjide Idowu(dmf and cmf), Usman Mohammed(cmf), Alfa Abdullahi(cmf and dmf), Anderson Esiti(dmf), Chidiebere Nwakali(cmf and dmf), among very few others.


ANYWAY FOLKS, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AGAIN. HAVE IT SWELL TODAY........ *smiles*

*Hodgson happy to welcome ´exciting talent´ Alli
1 October 2015 14:32
England boss Roy Hodgson has described Dele Alli as "an exciting talent" after he handed the Tottenham man a first senior call-up to the England squad.
The 19-year-old midfielder only made his debut for the Under-21s last month but has been rewarded for his form for Mauricio Pochettino's side so far this season.
Liverpool striker Danny Ings has also been given a spot after an encouraging start to his Anfield career, while team-mate Daniel Sturridge is left out despite his two goals in the win over Aston Villa.
With England having already qualified for the Euro 2016 finals, Hodgson believes the final two games with Estonia and Lithuania represent the perfect chance for the new boys to impress.
"Danny is someone we followed with the Under-21s last year and this was a good opportunity to bring him in after he was scoring goals for Liverpool," he said.
"Dele is the more offbeat one because he is so young but we have been impressed by what we have seen of him, he's an exciting talent.
"We think it's better for Daniel Sturridge to concentrate on what is essentially a pre-season with Liverpool. We hope to see a player in good form next month.
"Where we have been hit harder is in midfield, with a number of players missing in that area. Adam Lallana's return is good news.
"The game in Lithuania is where we will possibly experiment a little more. But we want to win both games and finish with a perfect record."
Hodgson admitted the double leg fracture suffered by Luke Shaw was "cruel" with the Manchester United man unlikely to return to action until March at the earliest.
"Luke knows how much we care about him and we had really high hopes for him in 2016 being our left-back. It's a cruel blow," he said.
Aston Villa rising star Jack Grealish pledged his international future to England this week, though he remains ineligible to play for the senior side at present.
Hodgson has now urged the 20-year-old to continue to impress at club level in order to secure a place in the set-up.
"I am very pleased. I think it is the right decision. He is English, albeit with distant Irish roots. I think he has the talent to become an England player," Hodgson added.
"I was happy he took the bolder decision and what matters now is how he does for Villa. He is aware of that. I was keen to point out that there were no guarantees for him with England."*
hmmm... Going n going, we don de loose them little by little... I don't even know what oliseh n d nff are doing? I just hope hogson don't feature him

TheSuperNerd:
Jide Alaka on point! Where's Oliseh? Abeg o.... Time for another london trip............ This time to go 'seduce', persuade and get Dele Alli and by extension, Dominic Iorfa and Moses Odubajo.

And keep Esiti Anderson on your radar will ya.....

Just hope Bamidele Alli won't say no to Nigeria...

England is already hovering over the talented youngster........

u just said 'seduce'... Hmmmm... *smiles* but u're right we need to get those boys to play for us. Cos we can't afford to loose another Olaoseibikan David Alaba. Atleast when we have arrays of stars to choose from their 'll be healthy competition among d players n no one will feel indispensable n this 'll make them give their 101% to the team.

Boundless success,alarming miracles,notable breakthrough,amazing exploits,inevitable favor,speedy promotions nd unlimited grace are for u nd ur family.As we celebrate a new hope in our nation,HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAE.

safarigirl:
The issue here is the NFF and not Oliseh, Keshi, Manu or any coach. The coach is just an employee and the employee is required to do as his employer says. It's a no-brainer why all the wrong people make the team. Oliseh was talking tough before cuz he wasn't aware of all the rot in the NFF, he thought the coaches were actually solely responsible for picking players. To some extent I don't even blame Manu, cuz the only reason why a coach who had taken a team to win the U-17 WC and the AYC is cuz of instructions. The U-20 WC was a bigger stage, you can take anyone to the U-17 cuz scouts rarely go for kids, but the U-20 is where the scouts are at. NFF wanted their boys to shine, unfortunately things didn't go as planned. Apparently, SUCCESS and IHEANACHO are NOT NFF boys

well said ma'am... That's is d reason y d nff will always go for foreign carpenters, bricklayers etc knowing fully well that worldclass coaches(FIFA grade A licenced) will never trade their integrity n fame to d dictatorship of d sport-politians @ d glass house. Hope things change when we start having ex-footballers at d helms.

joseph1013:
Solace Chukwu is one of my favourite football writers.

I wanted to comment on Esiti's exclusion, but I kept quiet so they won't say my own is too much. However it's glaring that Oliseh is failing already. He invited two super eagles materials from Portugal Shehu & Obiora. They both dont play.

He's busy chasing Iwobi who doesn't make the bench but the talented Alli who plays regularly for Tottenham is not looked at.

He was always criticizing Keshi for inviting bench warmers, yet he's towing the same line. Super Eagles wan tire me abeg.

that is why i'll always root for an established foreign coach anytime anyday. They'll always stay on their words. Though Alex case is different considering d fact that he hasn't play an competitive game for d english grade teams and also a tactical approach to get him play for our u-23 which may not happen if he isn't capped @ d senior level.
But I expect him to fight more on already established ones like Alli, solanke et al...
By d way what is eminike looking for in that list-he is out of form(a bitter truth) i expected O. MARTINS to make d cut n a replacement for E. Emenike(i know someone will say he is old yes but he is still banging in goals weekin weekout for seattle sounders in MLS or u think MLS is a lesser league. But Hell No-at least it is far ahead d Arabians leagues) just my take.

I think we've all forgiven him but history will never forget him

TheGoodJoe:
Me too.

Me too.

tbaba1234:
They were tested through the qualifiers and the African tournament.

A boy that passed today, can fail in 6 months. Plus there are new boys that might not have been tested.

*A boy that passed today, can fail in 6 months.*
sir, if that is d case den those handling d test needs to undergo further training-cos t 'll always comeback to fight us when d victims are out n no readymade players to replace them. We can not always bank on luck like d last tournament where d likes of nacho, awo n okon came to limelight after(bulbwa n others) gave way due to MRI. Sir. Joseph n others should keep us updated as d tournament draws near.

TheGoodJoe:
I agree with you. The Nigerian Footballing Federation should make sure we have our players tested with the MRI scan before preparation for the tournament begins. This is a massive set back to the coach and his crew.

thanks... A massive set back indeed. Cos most players who falls victim are always d one d team is built around. I hope amuneke delivers...

TheSuperNerd:
I think some reports say they'll leave for Argentina on tuesday, 29th september.

Also some key players failed the final MRI test conducted while they awaited their visas. I'm not privy to the names of the players who failed the test.

But it brings to mind how the likes of key players pre-Uae 2013 lost their places on the team coz of the MRI and a few due to injuries. Players such as Bernard Bulbwa, MuAzam(Abdullahi Ibrahim), Izu Omego, Adeyinka Adewale(1st choice b4 injury ruled him out), Ahmed Umar, Ndidi Wilfred, Mustapha Abdullahi(picture boy), and Theophilus Solomon come to mind.

hmmm... This is serious.
Why must we have one or two players in our grade teams Who 'll fail d MRI TEST?
Or don't we have the machines here in nigeria(probably de're calibrated differently)?
Or is t because we always love to cheat on others?
Need some explanation pls.

TheGoodJoe:
[b]The reason why Coach Sylvanus Okpala lost his job after a tremendous work in rejuvenating the Super Eagles to help Coach Keshi lift the AFCON 2013. One of the reason why Coach Keshi's job became difficult.



What was the relationship between you and the Nigeria Football Federation before the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations?

Before the 2013 AFCON, NFF had been paying my full entitlements­— match bonuses and salaries—as at when due and in accordance with my contract. They didn’t default. I have a contract with NFF where it is written that I will take 150 per cent of whatever the players get as my bonus. And they had paid me this for a year before the AFCON. But suddenly when we got to South Africa for the AFCON, they slashed my match bonuses by 50 per cent. They paid Stephen Keshi and the other assistant coaches, Ike Shorunmu and Daniel Amokachi in full but slashed mine by 50 per cent without any formal or prior information as regards to that. They didn’t contact me or the head coach, Keshi.

 Did you take your case to the NFF to find out why your bonuses were slashed by 50 per cent?

I called Mike Umeh, Emeka Inyama, Aminu Maigari and other members of the NFF board to know why. Maigari said he was told that my bonuses were slashed because the money was not enough. I said  if the money was not enough, then they should have slashed the bonuses across board. Why was mine alone slashed? So, I called (Patrick) Ekeji and told him what was going on. I asked him to help me beg Maigari. I never knew  Ekeji later called Maigari. When I called him (Maigari), he said I reported him to Ekeji and the government. He said he told Ekeji that he was not going to pay me and he didn’t.  And he said, “If you like, you can report me to the President of Nigeria. If he tells me to pay, I will not pay, after all, I am not under Nigeria, I am under FIFA.” He told me never to call his line again before he cut the conversation abruptly. Since then, I have not called him.

Which other means did you employ for your slashed bonuses to be remitted to you?

My complaint was laid before the sports minister but he didn’t do anything. They still continued to slash my match bonuses. What I did was to ask somebody to plead on my behalf so that my remaining 50 per cent bonus would be paid. So I approached Ekeji to help me out. After we defeated Cote d’Ivoire, we [/were to play Mali in the semi-final and suddenly, two days before the match, they came to my door at 6am and gave me a query. I showed my boss, Keshi, the query. I answered the query under 24 hours as was stipulated and I gave Keshi a copy. They said in the query that what I did was an act of insubordination; that Ekeji is an outsider. How can you say Ekeji, a former national team player, is an outsider? He was even assistant captain of the national team at a time. As NSC DG, he was in a position to liaise with several sports federations including football. Ekeji once held a meeting with the minister, Maigari, Chris Green, Musa Amadu and all the coaches before the AFCON. So, if Ekeji was an outsider, why did we hold a meeting with him discussing how to move the national team forward? Ekeji was detailed to monitor our training and he came thrice to watch us in South Africa. Maigari or the NFF officials didn’t complain that Ekeji was an outsider all these while but when it got to my bonus, they labeled him an outsider. The point is that they never wanted me.

http://www.punchng.com/sports/real-reason-nff-sacked-me-okpala/[/b]

abaaajoooo!!! I now see the reason why we've been retrogressing in our sports(most especially football). Imagine d Nff president saying he is above d country's president-if I get d report right. Who is funding d nff? ...Blatter and his cohorts(other FA CHAIRMANS) have made laws so that their corrupt practice we never be brought to justice. This kinda law needs to be revisited n necessary changes should be make.
NFF officials putting their selfish interest ahead of d nation's since time immemorial. God help us!

terzurum5:
[b][size=14pt]
Nigeria: Iheanacho Will Get S'eagles Chance - Garba
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By Augustine Akhilomen
Former Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has asked Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho and Granada's Isaac Success not to lose hope of playing for the Super Eagles on the premise they will be invited by Coach Sunday Oliseh when the time is right.
Iheanacho
Despite their impressive performance for their respective clubs this season, they were not invited for the team's upcoming double international friendly matches against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Leopards of Demcratic Republic of Congo.
Even though invitation has been forward to Arsenal's Alex Iwobi, Garba believes that every player would be giving a chance to prove his worth and that Iheanacho and Success won't be an exemption.
"We have to support Oliseh and be calm with him if we want the best for the Super Eagles, Iheanacho and Success will get their chances when the coach feels he needs them but for now we have to support those he has invited," he said.
"They have the quality to be in the team but not all players can play at the same time, they will get their chances all they need to do is to keep on doing well for their respective clubs and the rest will follow suit."
[/b]
allafrica.com/stories/201509280668.html

if u had handed us d u-20 World cup trophy-u could have just save yourself from this explanations- no prob we've all heard u.